SNOW, ICE AND TRUE GRIT
Winter isn't over yet and may still bite but we're already looking at any lessons learned from the worst Christmas and January weather for 30 years.
24 Feb 2010
National News
Tories do not have to foot bill for election fraud case
The six-figure legal bill for bringing a Tory councillor to book for election fraud in Slough does not have to be footed by the Conservatives, the High Court has ruled.
GMP
24 Feb 2010
Two star rating for council benefit service
Rochdale Borough Council's benefits service has been rated as "good" with "promising prospects for improvement" according to an independent report released by the Audit Commission.
24 Feb 2010
Budget given go ahead by councillors
OUNCIL tax will be reduced in the Royal Borough after the budget was approved last night. (Tuesday)
24 Feb 2010
Baroness Williams calls for more support for ordinary citizens of the Gaza Strip
In a debate in the House of Lords yesterday, Shirley Williams called for action to help those suffering in Gaza.
24 Feb 2010
Support Farm Apprenticeships Through Rural Payments Reform Says Kidd
At the National Farmers' Union annual conference today, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary, Tim Farron will set out plans to reform the farm payments system and use the savings to support farm apprenticeships.
24 Feb 2010